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Questions About Transition
As we prepare for the public release of our candidates on April 19, questions about the next phase of our process including questions related to the walkabouts, celebrating the ministry of the Scrutons, and the electing convention can be directed to the Rev. Tanya Wallace by clicking the following link.     
Timeline of the Process
The process of electing our next bishop is a practice in spiritual leadership discernment using the process established by the national church. Click the link to view the timetable.     
Listening Sessions
Focus groups for clergy and laity met in all three corridors of our diocese in October. Click the link to see what we heard.     
Diocesan Survey
919 persons in our diocese responded to the Survey. Click the link to see what they said.      
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news & events

March 5, 2012 Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts Announces Candidates for Ninth Bishop
The Search, Transition, and Standing Committees of the Episcopal Diocese of Western Massachusetts joyfully announce the candidates for the 9th bishop of the diocese:

The Very Rev. Richard A. Demarest, 55, Dean, St. Michael’s Cathedral, Boise,
Idaho (Diocese of Idaho)

The Rev. Dr. Douglas John Fisher, 57, Rector, Grace Church, Millbrook, New York
(Diocese of New York)

The Rev. Nancy Gossling, 60, Rector, St. James’ Church, Glastonbury, Connecticut
(Diocese of Connecticut)

The Very Rev. Ron W. Griffin, 58, Rector, Christ Church, Eureka, California
(Diocese of Northern California)

The Very Rev. Mark B. Pendleton, 49, Dean, Christ Church Cathedral, Hartford,
Connecticut (Diocese of Connecticut)

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Resources

 What are bishops for?
An informative article by Martin Smith as posted on Episcopal Cafe on 31 March 2011. Downloadable in .pdf format     
 Get the latest bulletin insert
Share information about the search process with your congregation by downloading our latest bulletin insert. Document Inclues a cover letter message from the Standing Committee. Downloadable in pdf format.     
 Prayer for the Search Process
Join us in praying for our bishop and the one who God calls to suceed him. Formated for use in congregational or private worship.     
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